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K315 PKA

1993 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,010 mi
Last recorded59,010 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK315 PKA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r wing corroded round fuel flap

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,672 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of teast

Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,663 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

no rear seats fitted at time of teast

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,423 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,423 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 54,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 51,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 49,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2006 46,742 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 46,736 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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K315 PKA is a 1993 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K315 PKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K315 PKA registered?

K315 PKA is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 20 April 1993.

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